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Learning Solutions Magazine: Capture Learners' Attention with Multimodal eLearning by Pamela S. Hogle
Learners have different abilities, interests, and preferences. Presenting eLearning in different modalities—text, video, interactive—can keep more learners engaged.
edX: edX Welcomes the University of Oxford
We are honored to announce that the University of Oxford, the Times Higher Education number one globally ranked university, has joined edX. We are thrilled to partner with Oxford, a world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research and the oldest university in the English-speaking world, to further our shared mission to improve lives and increase access to high quality education for learners everywhere. Our collaboration... Read More about edX Welcomes the University of Oxford The post edX Welcomes the University of Oxford appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: With Xyleme, BENEFITFOCUS Delivers Up-to-Date Content Everywhere Its Learners Are by News Editor
Xyleme, a leader in learning content management software, and Benefitfocus, a leading provider of cloud-based benefits management software, both value up-to-date digital information and great user experiences for their end users, customers, and partners. At DevLearn, Eric Spann of Benefitfocus teams up with Xyleme CEO Greg Schottland to talk about their technology ecosystem and content practices.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Marc My Words: Evaluating Vendor Proposals by Marc Rosenberg
When picking a product or vendor, there are lots of factors to consider. You did your homework. You surveyed the marketplace, selected a small group of vendors that might meet your needs, and sent them a solidly written RFP. Now that the proposals are in, how do you decide which one to pick?
Learning Solutions Magazine: Accessibility from the Ground Up: Remove Barriers to eLearning Content by Pamela S. Hogle
Accessible eLearning must be operable to all learners, and that includes people whose disabilities make using a mouse impossible. In addition, learners should be able to control timers and any animated content; they should be able to skip content, too.
Learning Solutions Magazine: New Lambda Learning Solution Expands Open-Source Feature Set for Global Enterprise Market by News Editor
Technology provider Lambda Solutions announced today the release of Lambda Learning Solution, calling it the first enterprise software and services bundle to offer a comprehensive feature set for the global open-source market. It comes bundled with Zoola Analytics and includes two new products, LMSCheckout and EnlightenCRM.
edX: Kicking off the 2016 edX Global Forum!
edX Partners from Across the Globe Meet in Paris this Week Today, we are excited to kick off the 2016 edX Global Forum, an event that brings together the entire edX community to explore the future of education. EdX partners from all over the globe are joining us in Paris this week, where edX Contributing Charter Member, Sorbonne Universités, is our gracious host. We thank... Read More about Kicking off the 2016 edX Global Forum! The post Kicking off the 2016 edX Global Forum! appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: eThink Education Announces Moodle's Newest Version Will Provide Clients with Improved Capabilities, User Tour Feature by News Editor
eThink Education announces that the new features and fixes of Moodle 3.2—including notable improvements to theme and navigation, updated API and LTI, and the addition of a customizable User Tour feature—will be available to eThink clients shortly after the November 28 release.
Learning Solutions Magazine: See One, Do One, Teach One: How Technology Is Changing the Study of Medicine by Stephen Haskin
There was a time when medical training consisted of following a mentor (physician), with learning based on the process of “see one, do one, teach one.” It was the gold standard in teaching medicine. It was also an apprenticeship system. Technology is changing medical education, and it may also be driving the training of doctors full circle.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Articulate Unveils Articulate 360 by News Editor
A comprehensive subscription service makes every aspect of multi-device course development simpler, faster, and less expensive.
OLI. Carnegie Mellon University: Helping Community College Math Instructors Teach Statistics Effectively
In the fall newsletter of The Statistics Teacher Network, published by the American Statistical Association, Matt Teachout writes about attempting to solve the challenges faced by community colleges as they transition their curricula for STEM students from calculus preparation to ……
Learning Solutions Magazine: TechSmith Releases New Version of Camtasia: A Powerful Platform for Making Remarkable Videos by News Editor
TechSmith is introducing the latest version of Camtasia, its powerful video creation platform. The latest version, Camtasia 9 for Windows and Camtasia 3 for Mac, offers simplified workflow enhancements along with an updated, modern look and feel. The new features enable a more streamlined process of content creation.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Mobile Coach Adds Multimedia Messaging Features by News Editor
Mobile Coach has added multimedia messaging (MMS) features to its platform as well as the support of major IP messaging apps. Training chatbots known as “mobile coaches” can now send and receive pictures and dynamic attachments. This MMS capability enhances regular text messaging and is compatible with increasing numbers of smartphones.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Course Merchant Launches Course Marketing and Publishing Service by News Editor
Course Merchant has launched a new version of CourseIndex.com, its course search engine, which brings three new services to vendors: content marketing/advertising, a revenue partnership, and an eCommerce platform. CourseIndex.com aims to become an integral part of course vendors’ link-building and content marketing strategies.
Learning Solutions Magazine: JKT Learning Solutions Introduces Digital Learning Platform: Learnprof by News Editor
JKT Learning Solutions introduces Learnprof, its new-age digital learning platform for innovative learning authoring, delivery, and management. With Learnprof, JKT aims to bridge the gap between users, developers, and facilitators as a one-stop solution for learning needs.
Learning Solutions Magazine: DelphianLogic to Launch VeCogniti, a Microlearning Framework for Enterprises by News Editor
DelphianLogic’s new unified microlearning framework offers personalized learning, mobile-first deployment, and a modular app with dynamic social and gamification features. Based on over 15 years of working experience and R&D, VeCogniti delivers a complete set of microlearning capabilities that organizations require today.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Bluewater to Present New Content Solution at DevLearn 2016 by News Editor
Bluewater Learning will present its new Content as a Service offering next week at DevLearn 2016. The Texas-based company provides consulting for learning and talent management.
Learning Solutions Magazine: RISC Returns as DevLearn Exhibitor with New Product Developments by News Editor
RISC is highlighting three milestones at DevLearn 2016: its development of a new product, Learn4ia; a major update to its learning management system, Virtual Training Assistant (VTA); and celebration of the company’s 25th year in business.
edX: Self-Paced Courses: Convenient, Flexible and On Your Own Time
Want to develop your professional skillset? Eager to explore your interests? Learn something new? In an ideal world, these are all things we would like to do. Naturally, we want to advance our careers and expand our knowledge base, but many of us feel constrained by a number of obstacles – the biggest being time. Fitting education into a busy schedule can seem like an impossible... Read More about Self-Paced Courses: Convenient, Flexible and On Your Own Time The post Self-Paced Courses: Convenient, Flexible and On Your Own Time appeared first on edX Blog.
Learning Solutions Magazine: Indusgeeks Adds Virtual and Augmented Reality to INIT Training Platform by News Editor
Indusgeeks is announcing major new enhancements to its Interactive Narrative Immersive Training (INIT) platform. By adding elements of virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, the company aims to pioneer the development of next-generation training experiences.